Lekan239:
and this same ibos are too dirty.

helpee:
oga lawyer,say you are looking for client. There is nothing ambiguous in those two clauses. I am not a lawyer. The landlord should have a reasonable right of inspection of his property. They may just time it...maybe annually or six monthly and then with maybe two weeks notice. Secondly, you want to make any structural change to my property even if it is painting, you let me know. That is standard

drealcivilceno:


True... but there are other factors sha.

I have aunt that packed her vital stuff and told the landlady she was coming back for the rest, till today she has not packed.

So to break in is inevitable.

Gavel:

The word "covenant" is a standard word in every legal document.

Synord:


Your third sentence is the reason why you feel there is nothing with those clauses . Trust me .

There are things wrong with the clauses

Gavel:

Demised property is a legal phrase meaning the property to be let.

sorom4:
I don't know if there are rules applicable to this in Nigeria but Landlords abroad have the right to do this

executive12:


The agreement did not say at all times. It said reasonable time. That implies that the tenant's permission will be sought to ensure that it's convenient for the tenant.

helpee:
infact, in Australia, you can't even repaint the house without an express permission of the landlord and people prepare specially for inspection because should your landlord not be happy with the way you are using his house, he will give you quit notice. The problem is, getting a new house won't be easy because subsequent landlord want a reference from your work place and previous landlord. Landlord should have right of inspection at reasonable time is the key

Synord:


Issues with clause B3.

1) prior “ Written “ Consent of the landlord . This means even if Consent is granted , it must be clearly written and action acted upon the unwritten consent of the landlord is unfavorable . As such , no matter how dire or urgent the situation is , no matter how far the landlord might be , a clear written authorization of the landlord must be available before any structural changes is carried out .

Do you get now ?

If a certain paint of his house is leaking during an heavy rain and urgently needs to be done by molding a block or structurally adjusting maybe the window or burglary , it can’t be done without the express “ Written “ permission of the landlord .

A proper option would have been

A) just put “ Prior Consent “ of the landlord
B) such structural alteration is done if done in line with an imminent emergency or disaster is subject to final approval by the landlord whose consent can be sorted after same is carried out as long as such alteration , addition ,Most subtraction is in line with the terms of this agreement and done in good faith .


2) Issue Two with clause B3

No Force Majuere . - What if an act of God , or event prevents the tenant from seeking the written consent of the landlord before carrying out this structural adjustment .

Let’s say there’s an imminent flood about to enter the house and in a bid to save his properties , he breathes or quickly rearranges something in that house , should he still be held liable for breaching “ the written consent of the landlord approval”.

executive12:


Dirty Everyone, including you, know that 'dirty' is not a word you associate with the Igbos.
It's more commonly associated with the ethnic group that go by the name Lekan, etc. Nigerians generally agree on that.

Synord:
This is a poorly drafted and ambiguous agreement .

Clause b3 and b4 are ambiguous . The attention aspect of the agreement is ambiguous , unneeded and poorly drafted .


What you are asking for is a professional legal advice which I can offer but of course, it is not free .

I would advise you don’t sign the agreement and if you need proper reasons as to why and what to do next , you can contact me via Pm or seek a nearby lawyer .

Remember , ignorance of the law is not an excuse and violenti non fit injuria .

Softhands:
true...I had an ibo tenant who was in the habit of flushing sanitary pads and baby diapers... Their closet kept getting blocked until the plumber adviced to eject them before they damage the toilets totally.

helpee:
All these are not reasonable excuse. Imminent flood? From where? Rearrangement has nothing to do with structural changes. To make structural changes require time and planning and artisans. All the time you are using to make preparations is enough to inform your landlord. I haven't seen any tenancy agreement that doesn't include the clause that you can't make structural changes to the house without the permission of the landlord. If you are my lawyer and you draft an agreement without that clause, I won't pay you anyway. As per inspection, it is worldwide. Landlord must have a reasonable right to inspect their house. Check this write up I attached from far away australia and see how people prepare for landlord inspection

NB- any imminent flood that gives you time to make structural changes is no longer an emergency. You must inform your landlord. If it is really flood that won't give you notice then what you need is evacuation not structural changes to someone property. Quickly look for a way to move your things out for your own safety

Synord:


You are not getting the point . Nobody is saying it should be done without the landlord permission or landlord can’t inspect . I

Please read my last response more carefully .

Please feel free to also google structural changes to understand the true meaning of same

vision202020:
So I decided to rent a better apartment for myself. So my landlord gave me this tenancy agreement to sign. This is my first time of signing such since I have been renting house so I decided to bring it here for the Learned and Legal practitioners to help me go through it before signing.
Thanks

somehow:


This must be changed.

The landlord does not have right to enter his premises once payment is made without his permission.

dominique:
Confusing English. Which one is demised premises Bayi?

somehow:


This must be changed.

The landlord does not have right to enter his premises once payment is made without his permission.

dfrost:


Try to make use of some instead of most.

Generalisation is not good. Example is saying most Nigerians are potential fraudsters.

dominique:
Confusing English. Which one is demised premises Bayi?

incogni2o:

tell him to change the word covenant

tnerro1:
The only issue I see is where he said if you want to stay the next period, you should pay the rent 3 months before you start the next period. Talk to him, the economy is hard, let him give you a grace of 1 month after your tenancy is up to pay or you agree to pack out if you fail to meet the one month grace period without need for court papers. It should be in writing and both of you sign with witnesses and get it documented in court

Uniique:


Of course we all know most Nigerians are *potential* fraudsters

Softhands:
Most Yoruba landlords hate anything ibo...not because the tribe is bad, but most ibos who live in Lagos have a reckless way of handling other people's property. And the moment such landlord questions their recklessness, they always result in nasty fights...so most Lagos landlords avoid anything ibo.